Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Deptford, South East London

Property for sale in Deptford

‘Deep Ford’ or Deptford is located by Deptford Creek at the mouth of the River Ravensbourne, a tributary of the River Thames. At one time, Deptford was a London borough until it was absorbed into the London Borough of Lewisham, SE8. The north-eastern corner of Deptford is part of the London Borough of Greenwich, SE10. Deptford is being gradually re-developed and has a lively street market and High Street. A former industrial site by the Thames called Convoy's Wharf is scheduled for redevelopment. This will involve the construction of around 3,500 new homes and an extension of the town centre northwards. Much of the area along Creek Road, close to Greenwich, has also been redeveloped, and Lewisham Council recently granted permission for the last remnants of the Deptford Ragged School, known as The Princess Louise Institute, to be demolished and replaced by flats. Property for sale in Deptford is a mix of post-war council estates, traditional Victorian terraced houses, and high value modern developments. Houses in Deptford for around £300,000 offer three bedrooms, a garage and off-street parking in a sought after area. Flats in Deptford in a purpose-built apartment block with one bedroom, one reception and one bathroom begin at £150,000. For a modern, two-bedroom flat in a riverside development, estate agents in Deptford suggest you should expect to pay around £235,000.

Amenities for Deptford properties

Deptford is a lively area, rich in history with a vibrant atmosphere. The bustling town centre has a tri-weekly market and a plethora of small, independent specialist shops. There is also a growing community of artists and designers, adding to Deptford’s creative energy. The Albany Theatre has a lively community arts programme and the Laban Dance Centre is an award-winning building next to Deptford Creek. The historic core of Deptford town centre survives largely intact and is a designated conservation area. Deptford has numerous buildings of historical interest and enjoys the benefits of its proximity to Greenwich with its museums, park, observatory, and famous tea clipper, the Cutty Sark.

Transport in Deptford

Deptford was one of the first areas in south-east London to be served by a 'bendy bus' route. In 1999 the Docklands Light Railway station opened at Deptford Broadway, connecting to Docklands in the north and Lewisham in the south. There are also railways stations in Deptford and neighbouring New Cross, where there is an underground station on the East London Line.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Deptford, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Greenwich, Rotherhithe, and New Cross.